Electroplating Enhanced Silver Nanowire Networks for Transparent Heaters

Abstract

Electroplating Enhanced Silver Nanowire Networks are successfully applied in transparent heaters that ensure the performance of electronic devices under various environmental conditions. Comparing with the simple heating process, the electroplating method can produce an applicable electrode for transparent heaters within a shorter time. The final Ag NWs film products reach 13.2 ?·sq-1 at a transmittance of 80% after electroplating for 10 s. Moreover, the core/shell structure promote the working stability of silver nanowire networks under high-temperature (110°C for 2 h). The high-efficiency method could extend the use of Ag NW films in more potential applied conditions, such as transparent heaters, high-power devices, and solar cells.